There is always option 3. Delay in processing of information and conflict resolution. It is possible the captains took to long to understand what is wrong, trai

There is always option 3. Delay in processing of information and conflict resolution. It is possible the captains took to long to understand what is wrong, training or not and do the appropriate maneuvers to get the plane under control again. Option 3 happening at 40,000 feet has a very much better chance of a positive outcome than at 4,000 feet